If heaven had another name, it would be Western Sichuan

Western Sichuan is a dreamy dream, full of mystery and making people curious. For those who have been there, Western Sichuan is a permanent concern.

Snowy mountains, lakes, forests, canyons, meadows, springs, wild animals, Tibetan Buddhist temples, and cultural landscapes constitute the unique beauty here.

The Cuopu Lake in the ditch is located between the Hengduan Mountains and the Shaluli Mountains. It is the most beautiful of the many lakes in the Cuopu Valley and is also a holy lake revered by Tibetans.

This place has been a place of diverse cultures since ancient times. The local residents finally integrated the well-gan structure, the tower house shape and the earth-building wall techniques based on the Kangzang architecture to create the rural white Tibetan house - a fusion of Tibetan architecture. It has the architectural styles and artistic aesthetics of the three major ethnic groups, Han and Naxi.

The high mountains and Pingba grasslands of the Western Sichuan Plateau bring together the grand view of Tibetan residential architecture, from the most elegant and exquisite to the most rustic and simple. However, apart from Rural City, you can’t find another gathering place of white houses.

The L-shaped white Tibetan houses, one by one, are located in the lush highland barley fields, which highlight the elegance and beauty. White pearls are scattered around the world, which is a unique scenery in the countryside.

Under the blue sky and white clouds, there are white walls, mahogany, and painted window frames. Stepping inside, the beautifully carved interior is even more jaw-dropping. Such colorful colors are in strong contrast yet harmonious. Daofu people always bring a rainbow to their homes, which is truly a fairy-like residence.

I have always heard people talk about Daofu. This year I finally came to this remote small county of "Maju" and was able to take a look at this place as pure as a lotus flower. It stands to reason that he is not far from Danba and Tagong, but the folk customs are really simple and there is a natural beauty that no one in the boudoir knows. Compared with Xinduqiao and Tagong, which are crowded with tourists, this place is obviously much quieter.

Beifeng Xiannairi means Guanyin Bodhisattva. It is 6032 meters above sea level and looks like a Bodhisattva sitting on a lotus platform.

The South Peak Yangmaiyong means Manjusri Bodhisattva, with an altitude of 5958 meters and a girl-like appearance.

Sharang Dorje on the east peak means Vajrapani Bodhisattva, handsome and strong.

There are many peaks around the sacred mountain, and more than 30 snow peaks surround this "holy place for all living beings to worship gods and accumulate virtue." The blue sky is as clear as water, and the clouds are rolling on the top of the snow-capped mountains. In the snow-covered holy land of the famous Tibetan area, a huge mandala of faith is transforming the secular soul.

The vast and distant plateau, the light blue sky, the dark blue sky, white clouds sometimes pile up on the mountain tops, sometimes drift across the sky, like snow lotuses clustered around, like Hada flying.

The sun came out, and the Gongga peaks shone with holy silver light. The mountains guarded them, as if they were green bases, holding up transparent diamonds.

Hailuogou is undoubtedly the "eldest son" of Gongga, the "King of Shu Mountains". It spans mid-alpine, high mountains and extremely high mountains, with a vertical natural spectrum based on the subtropical zone, which makes the biological diversity here Breathtaking.

This high mountain and deep valley with the most preserved ancient and primitive biological species in China is home to more than 2,500 species of plants, including rhododendrons, magnolias, and gentians, and more than 400 species of animals, including snow leopards and blue sheep. .

This is simply a glacier museum: glacial valleys, hanging valleys, valleys within valleys, horn peaks, knife ridges, ice ridges, cirques, snow basins, polished surfaces, carvings, grooves... …These carve Hailuogou into a dreamy mountain glazed world.

There are more than 1,000 "Haizi" and "Sister Lakes" (also called "Glasses Lake") on the entire mountain, lying quietly on Haizi Mountain, like two beautiful and shy girls waiting to be married. , seems so holy.

Surrounded by snow-capped peaks, she is like two bright pearls, and like two tears from the snow-capped mountains, sprinkled at the foot of the mountain. This sacred tranquility will be remembered for a lifetime.

It is named after the lotus growing in the "sea", also known as Hehe Haizi. It is an alpine freshwater lake, surrounded by grasslands, forests, and snow-capped mountains, and the scenery is picturesque.

Standing by the lake, the surface of the lake is as level as a mirror. The water is clear and transparent. Under the sunlight, it shows yellow, green, blue and other colors, like a huge piece of colorful silk inlaid on the mountain plain.

The Tibetan Village climbs up from the Dajin River Valley to the foot of the Kapama Peaks. The entire village is meandering along the undulating mountains. On the slopes with a relative height difference of nearly a kilometer, Tibetan-style buildings are scattered among the green trees.

Either dotted, or densely packed, or on the mountain cliffs, or among the greenery of the river dam, smoke curls up from time to time, and together with the aura-filled valleys, clear streams, and snow-capped peaks, It is ranked first among the "Six Most Beautiful Ancient Rural Towns in China".

 

In the hot dry valley area of ??Derong, many Tibetan villages are built against the mountains and distributed along the canyon. The most unique one is Riva Village in Guxue Township. Standing opposite Xiayong Village, you can take a panoramic view of Riva Village.

In the distant Gesar period, in order to commemorate the soldiers who died on the battlefield, King Gesar threw the first stone here, and the soldiers also threw stones one by one, and built a mound. This mani pile is used to pray for heroes and to save the souls of the dead.

Later, in order to commemorate King Gesar, people continued to come here for pilgrimage, and the Mani pile grew larger and larger. Over time, the present Mani City was formed.

It has convenient transportation and is the most famous grassland in Garze Prefecture. It goes west along the Sichuan-Tibet Line from Kangding, crosses Zheduo Mountain, and then goes north for 37.3 kilometers after Xindu Bridge to reach Tagong Temple.

The rivers, grasslands, forests, mountains, temples, Tibetan buildings and rich Tibetan customs along the route constitute this scenic spot.

The Tibetan name of Xinluhai is Jade Dragon Lacuo, "Jade is the heart, the dragon is Qing, and Lacuo is the sacred lake."

According to legend, the famous Tibetan epic "The Biography of King Gesar" "Zhu Mu, the beloved concubine of Gesar, came to the lake and was attracted by the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains and the quiet environment. She wandered by the lake and forgot to return. Her heart longing for the beautiful rivers and mountains still sank to the bottom of the sea.

The rust-red substance growing on the stone is an extremely rare algae (a complex of lichens). When the humidity, temperature, and climate are suitable, this plant will grow naturally on the surface of the rock. It will die and then regenerate in about four or five years.

The red stones here are large in area, bright red in color, and stretch along the valley.

The history of Zangzhai. The time-honored ancient watchtowers, simple and grand coming-of-age ceremonies, various forms of Guozhuang dance, solemn ancient Tibetan opera, gorgeous Jiarong Tibetan costumes, the interesting custom of wearing a blouse, steaming butter tea, and crispy and delicious fire-roasted buns , all of which are so lively and vivid.

The Zhonglu people who fear God are devout believers in Tibetan Buddhism. Nature worship and totem worship can be found everywhere. Wandering.

Aba Prefecture is the second largest Tibetan area in Sichuan Province and the main inhabited area of ??the Qiang people in China.

Aba Prefecture is hailed as the best eco-tourism destination in the world by world tourism experts. /p>

There are many kinds of red leaves and rhododendrons in the scenic area, with primitive forests, hanging waterfalls and strange glaciers.

This is a colorful place. The world is filled with dark green trees, crimson leaves, green lakes, blue skies, and pure white snow; this is a colorful world with steep peaks, a glacier, and a human temple.

From Zoige. Driving for about 61 kilometers, we passed through Tangke Township. The hillside behind Suokezang Temple in Tangke Township is the highest point for hiking to see the first bay.

The Yellow River comes from the Gansu side, and the Baihe comes from the Yellow River. The top of the bay merges into it, shaped like an "S". The water of the Yellow River floats slowly from the horizon like a fairy's ribbon. It touches the edge of Sichuan and then turns around and floats back to Qinghai. Therefore, this place is called the No. 1 Nine-bend Yellow River. Bay.

Since the late Ming Dynasty and the early Qing Dynasty, Jiarong Tibetans have widely planted snow pear trees with high cold resistance and medicinal functions here.

After hundreds of years. With continuous growth and cultivation, the snow pear planting area in Jinchuan stretches for more than a hundred miles along the Dadu River, with more than 100,000 plants in total, making it a spectacular sight.

The grassland flower sea covers 3.2 million acres, and there are 3 natural lakes in it. . Yellow ducks, black-necked cranes, and fish gulls live in groups by the lake; marmots, hares, and eagles walk through it.

In summer, yaks and sheep are nomadic, the tents are dotted, and the green is endless, which is breathtaking. Re'er Dam is the flattest and most extensive wetland grassland in China.

 

Simple, quiet, but enchanting, this is Huahu, the enchanting Huahu. The fields are covered with green grass, clusters of colorful wild flowers, and cattle and sheep everywhere like pearls scattered on the grassland.

Ruoergai is like a magnificent emerald inlaid on the border of northwest Sichuan. It is one of the three major wetlands in my country. Haoyuan is fertile and vast, and is the flattest wetland grassland in China. It is also the largest black-necked crane protection area in the country.

The main peaks Aotaiji (meaning the father of the mountains in Tibetan), Aotaimei (the mother of the mountains), and Aotaina (the son of the mountains) are connected side by side in the shape of "pin", "three" The name "Ao" comes from this, and it is also called Aotai Snow Mountain.

Under the sunshine, the three snow-capped mountains are golden and even more mysterious and brilliant. You can admire its majestic, beautiful and spectacular figure anywhere in the county.

The four peaks are covered with ice and snow all year round, like four beautiful girls with white veils on their heads, standing on the two galaxies of Changping Valley and Haizigou. Among them, the tallest and most beautiful snow peak is Yao Sister "Four Girls".

In western Sichuan, where mountains are like clouds, Mount Siguniang is known as the "Queen of Shushan". Siguniang Mountain is famous for its majestic and upright shape. The mountain is steep, pointing straight into the blue sky, covered with ice and snow, and shining like silver. The foothills have dense forests, green grass, and clear streams. They resemble a beautiful southern European scenery and are known as the "Alps of the East."

The colorful pool is like a colorful pearl inlaid in the primeval forest, and is known as the "Emerald Pool on Earth".

The hillsides around the Sea of ??Five Flowers are shrouded in gorgeous autumn colors after autumn, with rich colors and various postures. The colorful forests on the lakeside are reflected on the lake surface, mixing with the colors at the bottom of the lake into one A colorful world.

In the same water area, Wuhua Sea can show colors such as goose yellow, dark green, dark blue, navy blue, etc., which are mottled and colorful. It is one of the most exciting scenic spots in Jiuzhaigou, attracting countless tourists and photographers Enthusiast.

The stockades are lined up in rows and well-proportioned. From a distance, they look like an ancient castle with strict walls.

 

The main peak of Baoding is surrounded by many peaks. The four peaks of Wei Peak, Yuhan Peak, Sigenxiang Peak and Xiaoxuebao Peak have different expressions. On the west side, due to the cutting of glaciers, exposed rock ridges have been formed, and the northwest of the mountain is mostly exposed rocks and steep cliffs.

Xuebaoding is also a holy mountain revered by Tibetans. Every June 15th and 25th is the pilgrimage period, and countless Tibetan, Qiang and Han people go to worship.

The beauty of Hongyuan Grassland is fully displayed in Moon Bay. On an open grassland, the White River meanders through in an "S" shape, like a crescent moon in the sky, hence the name "Moon Bay".

At dusk, there are green grass nearby and mountains in the distance. The sunset dyes the sky red and the winding water red. The horses stand by the river and eat the grass leisurely. , wagging its tail, making the grassland even more quiet.